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Old 08-06-2008, 04:15 PM
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BMW owner tapes black car to white

BMW owner tapes black car to white



When a BMW 335i owner in Munich became bored with his black coupe, he hired a team to wrap it in white tape. Two days later, he drove home in his refreshed "Alpine White" coupe (with an M3-appearing black roof). No, it's not normal tape. It's a special 3M wrap, and the process is known as "foiling." Apparently, the German military has been using the process (with an olive drab tape) for some time now. Likewise, the process is popular with race teams and taxi companies. Available in countless colors, the tape itself is thick enough to protect the paint from minor chips and nicks, and it can be left adhered to the surface for 3-4 years without damage (!). Adhesion isn't a problem either, as the tape can even withstand an automatic car wash without peeling off. Thanks for the tip Frank.
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:18 PM
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Wonder what the cost is ?
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:25 PM
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I'd like to know how it hold up to certain weather conditions.
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:28 PM
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Thats pretty neat.




Although I like black on BMWs better....




I should get a picture of the BMW I am currently driving... I think you guys would like it.
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:38 PM
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That's not the same stuff they put on cars when they're shipping them, is it?
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:44 PM
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Need some Diamond Blue Metallic Tape
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:46 PM
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You could change you car color to suit your mood with that stuff. It's the perfect way to accessorize your car. I'm surprised Mistress is not already using this stuff!
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You could change you car color to suit your mood !
Like a "Maple" 126?
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:56 PM
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I wonder how hard it is to get off.....
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Old 08-06-2008, 05:25 PM
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Great. Now some redneck is gonna get the idea and wrap his car "silver."
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Old 08-06-2008, 05:27 PM
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Like a "Maple" 126?
Wooody W123 Wagon.... And not paneling, the whole damn thing....
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Old 08-06-2008, 05:34 PM
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Old 08-06-2008, 05:35 PM
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Great. Now some redneck is gonna get the idea and wrap his car "silver."
Don't you mean..."camo"?
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Don't you mean..."camo"?
I must be behind the times. I didn't know duct tape came in camo these days!
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Wooody W123 Wagon.... And not paneling, the whole damn thing....
still not the same as the country squire. or the grand wagoneer.

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